The Ride

1963 0h 7m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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From Gerald Potterton (director of the cult classic Heavy Metal), this short film depicts the daydream of a chauffeur awaiting his employer. On a hot summer day, he begins to imagine that it's winter—the residential street where he's parked transforms into snowy mountains, and a series of comic misadventures begin. As the car is replaced by a toboggan, it carries the tycoon away on a dizzying ride. The chase includes some unforgettable antics in the snow, including a piggyback ride on an incredulous skier.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mac Cuthbertson
Rich Man
Gerald Potterton
Chauffeur

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gerald Potterton
Writers: Gerald Potterton
Languages: No Language
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 7

ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

ERA

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Directed by Gerald Potterton, shot by Reginald H. Morris. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

ERA

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Mac Cuthbertson and Gerald Potterton carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0057457 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gerald Potterton directs. Reginald H. Morris behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in No Language.

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1Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
263 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Gerald Potterton, shot by Reginald H. Morris. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Mac Cuthbertson and Gerald Potterton carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0057457 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.